That was helpful-NOT. How about answering the question, which was how
to tell when the cat will be having her kittens? Or would you rather
just make idle and obvious comments that help no one?

Yes, castrate, declaw, and never allow them to enjoy
fresh air and sunshine.
Your cats must be very happy.

I had a financial problem desexing Jas because shortly after she walked into
our lives we moved house from the country to the city, to access education
and jobs not available in the country, so we don't have financial
difficulties as much. Now both my husband and I can get jobs, as I can for
the first time access childcare for my kiddies, and our finances will
stretch once more to proper vet care. Unfortunately our finance problem
coincided with Jasmine's arrival. Vets in the city are also cheaper than
country vets- supply & demand. Don't worry, I wouldn't consider getting an
animal unless I could care for it. Jas was not a 'planned baby', but welcome
nonetheless. Thanks for your concern, and I hope my answer satisfied you. I
am considering not keeping any kittens...though I'll have to hope me & hubby
can resist the 'cute' impulse. It's ahrd to say, because sometimes, you just
bond with an animal, and there's not much you can do. If all goes as planned
I'll find good homes for them.

As you said...I'm going to have a lot of fun!! This is our first litter of
kittens so I can't wait...I would like to (eventually) breed Siamese and
Bombays, so hopefully I will learn  a bit, and convince hubby how much fun
it would be!!! i will have a lot of trouble letting them go, especially if
they're as adorable as she is. I was thinking of keeping one, but I think
i'll let them go, as I'v found out there's a siamese breeder 1 hour from
here...so I'm looking at their photos on the net and drooling. But I'm going
to have trouble with hubby I think....every time his sister had kittens,
we'd end up with one!!! Maybe he won't be so hard to convince on the
breeding scheme after all...

A cats gestation period is 63 - 65 days.
If you do not want to take her to the vet to be xrayed, you will be able
to tell when she is ready to deliver her kittens by some of her actions.
MOST females will look for a dark quiet place to have their young. She
could also follow you everywhere because she might not want to be alone
during her delivery. You should be able to see that her belly has
dropped significantly prior to her delivering her young. She will wash
herself constantly and will wash your hands if you try to pet her.
Sometimes they can be quite vocal just before they have their litters,
and many will not eat their food for 12 hours before delivery.
Personally, I would take her to the vet for the xrays so that you know
100% when she will have them. The vet can also arrange for an
"emergency" situation in case your queen is having problems during the
delivery.
Just so that you know, most queens will have their kittens during the
middle of the night. (2:00am or so).